When Graham was drafted remember the talk about Kubiak consulting OD on drafting Graham? I think they were only half joking, but the thing OD said, which has been confirmed by team mates is that Garrett has really good hands. Though Graham has not seen a lot of NFL action, he's looked really good in pre-season - exceptional even, in that I believe he caught everything thrown to him. His sole regular season pass was a 24 yard reception, having been used primarily as a blocker in 13 games with the Texans. He's a solid blocker.

I hope this kid is chomping at the bit, because we're sure to see a lot of him next season.

He or Casey could step in for Dreesen and the offense would not miss a beat. Graham certainly has talent catching the ball, I was at the game where he got open for a long pass, he's quick. And since he played for Wisconsin I'm guessing he knows a thing or two about run blocking. Daniels, Graham and Casey on the field at the same time. Unlimited safety valve potential lol...Nobody should ever get sacked.

I remember what Kubiak said about Graham and him consulting with OD, it's been very disappointing that a guy Kubiak thinks so highly of can't get on the field. Was Kubiak pumping sunshine up our ass? I'm thinking we will lose Dreesen to FA and hopefully promote Graham so that he get's some significant playing time and experience. I can see Graham being OD's replacement at this time next year if he plays well and no injuries with the possibility of losing OD to salary cap issues. I eagerly await seeing what Graham can do if given the chance.

I remember what Kubiak said about Graham and him consulting with OD, it's been very disappointing that a guy Kubiak thinks so highly of can't get on the field. Was Kubiak pumping sunshine up our ass? I'm thinking we will lose Dreesen to FA and hopefully promote Graham so that he get's some significant playing time and experience. I can see Graham being OD's replacement at this time next year if he plays well and no injuries with the possibility of losing OD to salary cap issues. I eagerly await seeing what Graham can do if given the chance.

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I think it had more to do with the depth we had at TE for the last couple of years. At one time remember we had OD, Dreesen, Hill, Casey & Graham. Hill saw more action at first, because he had been with the team a year longer. Yet Hill was promptly cut and Graham wasn't.

No, Graham is the real deal. He's just a victim of the pecking order. But yeah, I'm with Vinny, we really get another TE in this year's draft, but I'm with you Wolf, that depending on Graham's play, he might replace OD. Maybe.

I think it had more to do with the depth we had at TE for the last couple of years. At one time remember we had OD, Dreesen, Hill, Casey & Graham. Hill saw more action at first, because he had been with the team a year longer. Yet Hill was promptly cut and Graham wasn't.

No, Graham is the real deal. He's just a victim of the pecking order. But yeah, I'm with Vinny, we really get another TE in this year's draft, but I'm with you Wolf, that depending on Graham's play, he might replace OD. Maybe.

I'm thinking James Hanna in the 6th round.

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With OD's salary and Grahams potential I wouldn't mind a trade of OD like they just did with Demeco, trading the guy a year before we cut him. It seems maybe that Rick Smith is learning from Belichick.

With OD's salary and Grahams potential I wouldn't mind a trade of OD like they just did with Demeco, trading the guy a year before we cut him. It seems maybe that Rick Smith is learning from Belichick.

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Buddy and I were just talking about the 2 guys we'd trade and Meco and OD were at the top of our list. Jacoby and Leinart would be the other 2 we'd release after camp.

I think Jacoby gets cut at the end of training camp as well. Kubiak will want to keep him around until he sees what he's gotten with new draft picks or the guys from last years practice squad. Jacoby is nothing more than a security blanket at this point just in case everyone sucks in training camp.

The 4 players that I could see getting cut at the end of next season or traded now due to salary issues are Demeco, OD, Cody, and Antonio Smith. Each have been here for a while, getting older and more expensive, or will be an expensive FA next year. We just traded Demeco so that only leaves 3.

I think Jacoby gets cut at the end of training camp as well. Kubiak will want to keep him around until he sees what he's gotten with new draft picks or the guys from last years practice squad. Jacoby is nothing more than a security blanket at this point just in case everyone sucks in training camp.

The 4 players that I could see getting cut at the end of next season or traded now due to salary issues are Demeco, OD, Cody, and Antonio Smith. Each have been here for a while, getting older and more expensive, or will be an expensive FA next year. We just traded Demeco so that only leaves 3.

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Meco is already gone. OD, Cody, and Smith I feel will all be in a different jersey come 2013.

I was very high on Graham coming out of college. I was thrilled when we selected him.

I don't see it as a negative that he couldn't beat out Daniels and Dreesen immediately. For some reason it seems like the board likes to dog Dreesen but it's not like he is a scrub. He had twice as many receiving TDs as anyone else on the team last season. Sure, he isn't the greatest athlete but he gets the job done.

I was very high on Graham coming out of college. I was thrilled when we selected him.

I don't see it as a negative that he couldn't beat out Daniels and Dreesen immediately. For some reason it seems like the board likes to dog Dreesen but it's not like he is a scrub. He had twice as many receiving TDs as anyone else on the team last season. Sure, he isn't the greatest athlete but he gets the job done.

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Agree with all of this. I was very high on him as well when he came out and was ecstatic when we drafted him. Kid can play and it looks like this year he'll finally get to show it.